HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Amy Lynn Carter, 40, of Huntington, is headed to federal prison after receiving a six-year and 15-day sentence today for possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine. The sentence, handed down by U.S. District Judge Robert C. Chambers, includes four years of supervised release following incarceration.
The bust went down January 20, 2021, at a Barboursville convenience store. Carter was a passenger in a vehicle when a law enforcement officer spotted drug paraphernalia in plain sight. A K-9 unit quickly confirmed the presence of narcotics, leading to a search that turned up a substantial haul: 19 grams of a heroin and fentanyl mixture, a staggering 242 grams of methamphetamine, and a cool $10,300 in cash.
Carter didn’t bother denying her involvement. Court documents reveal she admitted ownership of the methamphetamine and her intent to push it onto the streets. But the scope of her operation went even further. She confessed to planning an 8-pound methamphetamine run to Ohio, using the seized cash to fund the purchase for wider distribution throughout the Southern District of West Virginia.
This wasn’t a small-time operation. We’re talking about a significant quantity of highly addictive and dangerous drugs flooding our communities. The $10,300 seized wasn’t pocket change; it represented the capital for a large-scale drug trafficking venture. The DEA and the Cabell County Sheriff’s Department clearly did solid work bringing this down.
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson praised the collaborative investigation, highlighting the dedication of both federal and local law enforcement. Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy D. Adams skillfully prosecuted the case, securing the conviction and lengthy sentence. Carter’s operation is shut down, but the demand for these drugs remains.
For those seeking further details, a press release is available on the U.S. Attorney’s Office website for the Southern District of West Virginia. Related court documents can be found on PACER, searching for Case No. 3:22-cr-19. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on the ongoing battle against drug trafficking in West Virginia.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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